"Why not bring in line the Crimes Act to match what Birth, Deaths and Marriages already recognises," he said.

Christian Democratic Party leader Fred Nile has already introduced legislation that applied to baby deaths from the day of conception, but the bill hit an impasse with concerns over its impact on abortions.

Mr Spence says there should be no such concerns with his proposal.

"The mother and medical procedures are exempt from this bill completely," he said.

"That is one thing that Brodie Donegan herself advocates. She is pro-choice and did not want this in any way to become an abortion debate.

"This was something that was raised with me by some members but that seems to be, from discussions I've had with them, they seem to be far more relaxed."